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Old 09-11-2003, 12:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Making a Longbow?

I've actually wanted to make one for a long time (result of watching about them) but I never knew how and could never find a good tutorial on how to build one. And another things is the wood, I know almost all British longbowmen used Yew or Ash wood but I have no idea where to get this wood. If you guys know any of these things please post. Thanks
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Old 09-11-2003, 03:04 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Location: the sun (AZ)
search the net tons of kits available and a light box for drying is the only jig you'll need to make
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Old 09-11-2003, 04:36 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I'v seen those but I don't think there much fun. I rather build it myself since they are faily simple.
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Old 09-11-2003, 05:12 PM   #4 (permalink)
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here in ky the wood of choice is osage orange. My pops made one. It took a while for the wood to cure. (a few years)

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Old 09-11-2003, 05:30 PM   #5 (permalink)
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primitive archery magazine is good for that stuff- also see book titled "the complete bowyers bible" (spelling on bowyer may be wrong)
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Old 09-11-2003, 05:59 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I used to have one called "The Archer's Bible" that went into a lot of detail on making a long bow. Google should come up with something.

Simple is a relative term you know. They're just a stick with string, but the shaping will make or (literally) break the bow. Gotta be good working with wood. Should be fun.
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Old 09-11-2003, 06:10 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Yeah it should and just that fact thats it was a supreme weapons for hundreds of years makes it that much better
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Old 09-14-2003, 04:36 PM   #8 (permalink)
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just look it up on any SCA page... i'm sure you'll find it. in fact i think i might already have instrustions buried somewhere on my computer, but who knows if i'll ever find that :-D
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Old 09-15-2003, 05:13 AM   #9 (permalink)
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you might find this link usefull
http://www.selfbow.com/
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Old 09-17-2003, 04:58 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Look for the material Yew.

LIke the one guy posted above. SCA is great for making objects of early history.

I was apart of the SCA for awhile. Made chainmail by hand. That was fun.. :<
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Old 09-23-2003, 05:55 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Location: California
aha! yes, I do indeed have instructions for bowmaking... ahh... the funny things I keep... :-p :-D I still need to get it organized a bit, but that should be no problem. If you would like me to send it to you as an attatchment or something, I would be happy to do so. I also have instructions for strings and arrows if you want them.

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Old 09-24-2003, 01:53 PM   #12 (permalink)
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aha! yes, I do indeed have instructions for bowmaking... ahh... the funny things I keep... :-p :-D I still need to get it organized a bit, but that should be no problem. If you would like me to send it to you as an attatchment or something, I would be happy to do so. I also have instructions for strings and arrows if you want them.
Sure I'd love to have them if it isn't a problem.
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Old 07-23-2007, 05:06 AM   #13 (permalink)
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longbow making

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Sure I'd love to have them if it isn't a problem.
How did you get on with the bow?

Are the instructions still available if so can you forward them to me
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Old 10-19-2007, 04:25 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I have a 7' longbow I made 25 (gasp!) years ago. Unfortunately, I've been carrying around a broken bow for many years now as one limb broke. I'm looking for instructions, and if LadyLanceALout wouldn't mind sharing...I'd also love a copy of the instructions!

Looking forward to hearing from you...and thank.s
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Old 10-20-2007, 01:34 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Erm - Sparrows - this was posted four years ago...

Nice project though. Good luck!
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